Musselburgh Group

Meeting place unless otherwise stated Mall Avenue Car Park (MACP).

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We regret no dogs are allowed.

WALKS PROGRAMME – April to October 2012

Sunday 15 April C 10km (6mls)
Linear walk along Fife coastal path. Crail to Boarhills. OS59 Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £6.50

Sunday 29 April B 17km (11mls)/ C 11km (7 mls)
Circular walk from Beal Causeway end, round Lindisfarne Holy Island returning by Pilgrim`s path. Walk can be shortened by driving on to island. OS75. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. cost p.p.p.car £7

Saturday 5 May 13km (8½mls)
Figure of 8 walk round Culross and Preston Island. OS65. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £4.50

Wednesday 16 May C Evening walk 6km (3½mls)
Circular walk Cramond and Silverknowes. OS65/66. Meet MACP 18.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £2

Friday 18 to Sunday 20 May Weekend
All grades of walks.
Weekend at Ballater, Habitat hostel or B&B in lovely village in ‘royal territory’, climb some of the fine hills in this area or enjoy a tour of Balmoral.
Hostel £18 per night. Make own booking 01339 753752, early booking essential but contact leader first. OS36, 37 & 44. Cost £15

Saturday 26 May B 15km (9mls)
Linear coastal walk from Aberlady to North Berwick by public transport. Meet Musselburgh High Street bus stop 09.15hrs for 09.22hrs First Bus no 124 North Berwick. OS66. Phone leader to confirm bus time.

Saturday 2 June B 10km (6mls)
Circular from East Linton to Traprain Law (optional climb). OS67. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £2.75

Sunday 10 June C 10km (6mls)
Circular walk from Dunbar to Barns Ness. OS67. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £3

Friday 15 to Sunday 17 June Weekend A & B walks
Weekend at Helmsdale Y.H. Book own accommodation but contact leader first. OS11 & 17. Cost p.p.p.car £39

Sunday 24 June B 13km (8½mls)
Circular walk round Loch Ordie and Garbh Creag. 500m ascent (can be shortened 2-3km with less climbing). OS58. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £8.50

Saturday 30 June C+ 9km (5½mls)
Circular walk Coldingham Church, Coldingham beach, St Abbs, St Abbs Head. OS67. Meet MACP 09.30hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £5.75

OFFERS OF WALKS & SUGGESTIONS FOR WINTER
TRAIL BY 7 JULY PLEASE

Sunday 8 July B+ 18km (11mls)
Circular walk in the Pentlands from Flotterstone around the Two Cleuchs, Threipmuir and Harlaw reservoirs. Mainly flat with 195m ascent. OS66. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £2

Wednesday 11 July C Evening walk 7km (4mls)
Circular walk round Colinton Dell. OS66. Meet MACP 18.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £1

Saturday 14 July A/B 22km (13½mls)
Linear walk from West Linton to Broxburn (can be shortened) over Cauldstane Slap pass and through Almondell country park. Some road walking. OS65. Meet Edinburgh bus station at 09.15hrs for 09.25hrs MacEwan’s bus no 102 (Dumfries). Confirm with leader.

Saturday 21 July 18km (11mls)
Circular walk from North Berwick to Whitekirk, Tyninghame. Returning by coast via Seacliff and Tantallon. OS67. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £2.50

Sunday 29 July B+ 16km (10mls)
Circular walk. West Linton via Black Law, White Craig, Craigencar. 450m ascent. OS72. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £2.50

Saturday 4 August B 13km (8½mls)
Circular walk Roslin Glen and North Esk Glen. 400m ascent. OS 66. Meet Musselburgh High Street bus stop for First Bus no 141 (Penicuik) 09.39hrs. Confirm with leader.

Friday 10 to Monday 13 August Weekend
All grades of walks
Staying Torridon SYHA hostel or B&B amongst spectacular rugged surroundings. High and low walks available. Make own booking tel: 01445 791284. Early booking essential but contact leader first. OS19, 24 & 25. Cost p.p.p.car £28

Sunday 26 August B 13km (8mls)
Circular walk from Kippen through rolling countryside passing round Gribloch House, through woods to Myreton Hill farm and minor road. Grass tracks, minor roads, no excessive gradients. OS57. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £6.50

Friday 31 August to Sunday 2 September A 36km(23mls) LDW
Linear walk along Dava Way from Forres to Grantown-on-Spey using public transport. Overnight stay at Inverness Y.H. Friday night. Saturday night Ardenbeg Hostel Grantown-on-Spey. Tel: 01479 878824. Book own accommodation or B&B. Sunday walk from Grantown to Broomhill to catch Steam Train to Aviemore

BOOK FOR VISIT TO GILMERTON COVE BY
7 SEPTEMBER. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Minimum number required

Saturday 8 September B 16km (10mls)
Linear coastal walk from Port Seton to Dirleton (can be shortened) ending with visit to Dirleton Castle if interested. Meet Port Seton 09.40hrs. Take First Bus no 129 from Musselburgh High Street 09.20hrs. Confirm with leader.

Sunday 23 September C 10km (6mls)
Linear walk from Haddington to East Linton via new riverside path. OS66 & 67. Meet Musselburgh High Street bus stop for First Bus no 44D at 09.24hrs. Confirm with leader.

Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 September Edinburgh Open Days TBC

Saturday 6 October B 14km (9mls)
Circular walk from Hethpool, Great Hetha, Trowupburn, Saughieside Hill, Hethpool. 700m ascent. OS72. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £5.75

Saturday 20 October Afternoon Visit
Tour underground Gilmerton Cove. Booking essential with minimum number required. Adults £5 Conc. £4. Names by 7 September please. Meet MACP, time TBC. Cost p.p.p.car £1

Friday 26 to Sunday 28 October Weekend
All grades of walks
Weekend at Grasmere/Thirlmere, Lake District. Contact leader first re- hostel booking & transport. OS90. Cost p.p.p.car £18